Fantastic family home in extremely close proximity to Downtown Los Gatos. Enter the home into a welcoming foyer with soaring 16 ft ceiling. The living room lights up with wonderful natural light from the picture glass window and is open to the dining area. The kitchen features beautiful White Quartz Countertops, double ovens a nice prep island and has a convenient side door to the gated driveway. The incredibly spacious family room, that can also be utilized as a 4th bedroom, has direct access a full bathroom as well as to the backyard featuring a large deck for outdoor entertaining with a stone mantel gas fireplace. Oversized primary bedroom with soaring vaulted ceilings, a large custom walk-in closet and a beautiful remodeled bathroom with dual vanities and a glass enclosed shower. Two large upstairs bedrooms with great closet organizers. Hardwood flooring throughout. Separate bonus room on the backside of the garage, is perfect for an office. Front yard is highlighted by a stylish stone entryway and stacked rock wall. Immaculate low maintenance freshly landscaped front and back yards. Freshly painted interior and exterior. Super close to all that Downtown Los Gatos has to offer! Easy access to the Los Gatos Creek trail via the new ramp. Top rated Los Gatos school district.
Sold for $3,200,000
$3,200,000
491 Bird Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95032
4beds
1,996sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1956
5,250 Square Feet Lot
$3,171,900 Zestimate®
$1,603/sqft
$6,709 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,171,900
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Stone mantel gas fireplaceNice prep islandHardwood flooring throughoutLarge custom walk-in closetIncredibly spacious family roomBeautiful white quartz countertopsDouble ovens
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Listed by:
Greg Simpson 01449209 408-832-2323,
KW Bay Area Estates 408-560-9000
Bought with:
Andy Sweat, 01974462
KW Bay Area Estates
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82033252
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room
Bedroom
- Features: WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: Granite, StallShower, UpdatedBaths
Dining room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: _220VoltOutlet, ExhaustFan, Hookups_IceMaker, Island, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Security Gate
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,996
- Total interior livable area: 1,996 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Fenced, Storage Shed Structure
- Fencing: Front Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills
Lot
- Size: 5,250 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Sheds
- Parcel number: 52906047
- Zoning: R18
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Los Gatos
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,603/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,007,806
- Annual tax amount: $24,239
- Date on market: 2/2/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/13/2026 | Sold | $3,200,000+11.3%$1,603/sqft |
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| 2/12/2026 | Pending sale | $2,875,000$1,440/sqft |
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| 2/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,875,000+66.2%$1,440/sqft |
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| 8/18/2016 | Sold | $1,730,000-8%$867/sqft |
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| 7/23/2016 | Pending sale | $1,880,000$942/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Los Gatos #81591301 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2016 | Price change | $1,880,000-6%$942/sqft |
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| 6/18/2016 | Listed for sale | $1,999,000+75.4%$1,002/sqft |
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| 3/19/2004 | Sold | $1,140,000-3%$571/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2001 | Sold | $1,175,000+42.4%$589/sqft |
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| 10/30/1998 | Sold | $825,000+39.6%$413/sqft |
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| 6/20/1996 | Sold | $591,000+111.1%$296/sqft |
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| 5/11/1995 | Sold | $280,000$140/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,239 +3.7% | $2,007,806 +2% |
| 2024 | $23,376 +1.8% | $1,968,438 +2% |
| 2023 | $22,960 +0.6% | $1,929,842 +2% |
| 2022 | $22,812 +1.7% | $1,892,003 +2% |
| 2021 | $22,434 +1.8% | $1,854,906 +1% |
| 2020 | $22,037 | $1,835,888 +2% |
| 2019 | $22,037 +2.8% | $1,799,891 +2% |
| 2018 | $21,437 | $1,764,600 +2% |
| 2017 | $21,437 +0.2% | $1,730,000 +25.4% |
| 2016 | $21,387 +25.2% | $1,379,543 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $17,082 +1.5% | $1,358,822 +2% |
| 2014 | $16,822 | $1,332,205 +1.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,316,230 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,290,422 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,265,120 +13.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,116,800 -8.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,220,800 -1.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,233,971 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,209,776 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,186,056 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,162,800 +26.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $918,400 +1% |
| 2003 | -- | $909,400 +10% |
| 2002 | -- | $826,800 -3.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $858,330 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 95032
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Daves Avenue Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Raymond J. Fisher Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Los Gatos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: DavesAvenueElementary
- Middle: RaymondJFisherMiddle
- High: LosGatosHigh
- District: LosGatosUnionElementary
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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